Project Officer - WASH & Construction

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1 Project Officer - WASH & Construction Location: [Africa] [Kenya] Town/City: Turkana Category: Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) Job Type: Fixed term, Full-time The main purpose of the position is to successfully implement Water Supply Systems, Sanitation, Hygiene, and all other Construction infrastructures contributing to child wellbeing outcomes. Key Responsibilities Technical Support in the Implementation of WASH & Construction Interventions Facilitate timely and quality implementation of Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects and other construction infrastructures. Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to WASH and Construction initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation. Provide overall construction site management in strict adherence to the approved designs. Facilitate field visit for all respective line ministries to inspect progress of works and validate all the inspection reports (this includes quantified work done) Supervision of contractors during implementation to ensure quality workmanship, safety and value for money is achieved within schedule.

2 Facilitate Site-possession, handing over and commissioning of projects Preparation of the tender documents (Technical Specifications, Drawings, Bills of quantities and Terms of Reference). Participate in the tender committee to offer all the technical advice. Facilitates Topographical Surveys, Environmental Impact Assessment and GIS activities Maintain an updated Site Book for all construction works Facilitate communities to identify viable WASH and construction projects and negotiate for way leaves and easement and ensure their participation in the implementation of the same Ensure cross cutting themes are integrated into the WASH project Quality Assurance -Design Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Budget Utilization Supervise and Monitor WASH and Construction interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations, WHO and the SPHERE standards. Development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets). Facilitate WASH project surveys (Assessments & Baselines) and evaluations. Develop quality monthly, quarterly, semi- annual, annual and end of projects reports in accordance with donors and WV Kenya requirements.

3 Document and disseminate best practices on Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects. Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range. Facilitate regular WASH & Construction review meetings for the WASH team as well as participate in review meetings Ensures participatory monthly data collection are conducted (involving communities and partners) using the standardized tools Contextualization and utilization of reporting guidelines Advocacy, Engagement with strategic partners, Linkages and networks & partnership development Representation of WV Kenya in key WASH stakeholder forums/meetings at the Ward, Sub-County and County levels. Facilitate community education on Laws, Policies and Standards on WASH Service delivery Provide support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery. Conduct regular WASH project partners reflection meetings Ensure communities are mobilized and participate in their projects Capacity Building Capacity Building of CBOs and Water Users Committees to be able to effectively

4 manage WASH facilities Capacity building interns, drivers and communities in programming and implementation of WASH and construction projects. Support preparation and conducting training for water Users Associations to empower them to run their own water supply systems on a sustainable way Conduct hygiene and sanitation promotion training sessions. Resource Acquisition Develop timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with Commodity Officer, other sector specialists Mobilize the community for community contribution for project interventions Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience Degree/ Diploma in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related field. A minimum of Two or Five years proven experience for degree or Diploma holder respectively in working/programming in either relief or development including managing a large scale Community based water project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards. Knowledge of MS Office, Lotus Notes and statistical program (e.g. SPSS).

5 Powered by TCPDF ( Ability to conduct community WASH needs assessment, program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH activities Knowledge and application of auto/arch CAD and GIS will be an advantage. Proposal/concept paper writing skills for fund raising. Working Environment / Conditions Work environment: Field based with frequent domestic travel in areas of operations. On call: During working hours unless there is an emergency